NEW YORK, NY -- CaesarStone, a quartz surface manufacturer, recently held a "day of pampering" to promote its new Deep Ocean color. Attendees were treated to manicures and hand massages, breakfast appetizers and cocktails. Held at the Snaidero USA building in New York City, the event was hosted by stars of the hit Bravo design show "9 by Design," Bob and Cortney Novogratz.
CLEVELAND, OH -- The Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Stone World magazine turns its sights to Vermont for a two-day industry quarry tour (October 5 to 6) of this stone-rich region of North America. Vermont has long been known for its deep stone heritage, and it has often been said that every stone professional should experience the uniqueness of the Vermont quarries at least once in their lifetime.
MIAMI, FL -- The Italian Trade Commission (ITC), with the collaboration of the Italian regions of Liguria, Apulia, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany and Veneto, recently hosted a dimensional stone exhibition at the 2010 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention that was held last month in Miami, FL. The Italian booth displayed over 160 dimensional stone samples -- quarried in the six above-mentioned Italian regions -- as well as an exhibition of designer items carved in stone.
TOKYO, JAPAN -- Sicis, an Italian manufacturer of high-end mosaics, recently added Tokyo, Japan, to its worldwide list of showroom locations. The new 1,600-square-foot studio opened its doors in the city's Minato district on July 16 and 17, 2011.
WASHINGTON, DC -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reached agreement on a five-year integrated media partnership with Hanley Wood, LLC that will increase the value of AIA membership as well as expand the reach and impact of member knowledge and expertise. The AIA/Hanley Wood agreement, unprecedented in its proposed use of digital media, integrates AIA member knowledge and thought leadership through Hanley Wood magazines, Web sites, events, the AIA Annual Convention, joint research initiatives and support for AIA chapters.
Marmomacc, the leading international stone industry trade show, which will be held from Wednesday, September 29 to Saturday, October 2, 2010, is offering free admission to trade visitors who pre-register online. By pre-registering before September 23 at www.marmomacc.com/freebadge2010, attendees will be able to print their own entry badge, thereby saving over $40.
CLEVELAND, OH -- On October 18 and 19, 2010, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) will hold its annual leadership workshop in Dallas, TX. In just 10 hours, attendees will learn a year's worth of proven strategies and ideas from the stone industry's leading experts. The MIA Leadership Workshop will give at least 15 practical, proven ideas to generate new business, improve efficiency and prepare for the future; direct, personal contact with the industries top stone executives (people you couldn't meet any other way); and, must-have knowledge on critical topics to connect with members of the architecture and design community.
At an event held June 30 for members of the
media and its dealers, Fiandre Architectural Surfaces opened its Chicago
showroom and introduced its latest technology: Active Clean Air &
Antibacterial Ceramic.
Held every other year, the 2011 edition of Stone+tec, the International Trade Fair for Natural Stone and Stoneprocessing Technology, will be held from June 22 to 25 in Nuremberg, Germany.